Earnest

['ɜːnɪst]

解釋/意思:

(noun.) something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract.

(adj.) characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions; 'both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate'; 'an entirely sincere and cruel tyrant'; 'a film with a solemn social message' .

編輯:桑德拉--From WordNet

解釋/意思:

(n.) Seriousness; reality; fixed determination; eagerness; intentness.

(a.) Ardent in the pursuit of an object; eager to obtain or do; zealous with sincerity; with hearty endeavor; heartfelt; fervent; hearty; -- used in a good sense; as, earnest prayers.

(a.) Intent; fixed closely; as, earnest attention.

(a.) Serious; important.

(v. t.) To use in earnest.

(n.) Something given, or a part paid beforehand, as a pledge; pledge; handsel; a token of what is to come.

(n.) Something of value given by the buyer to the seller, by way of token or pledge, to bind the bargain and prove the sale.

班森編輯

同義詞及近義詞：

a. [1]. Ardent, zealous, eager, fervent, fervid, glowing, animated, importunate, warm, hearty.[2]. Intent, steady, fixed, close.

n. [1]. Seriousness, reality, not a jest.[2]. Pledge, first-fruits.[3]. Earnest-money.

英格拉姆編輯

同義詞及反義詞：

SYN:Eager, serious, intent, determined, strenuous, solemn, grave, warm, fervent,intense, ardent

ANT:Indifferent, idle, playful, desultory, irresolute, unearnest, sportive,jesting, flippant

奥德丽整理

解釋/意思:

adj. showing strong desire: determined: eager to obtain: intent: sincere: serious.—n. seriousness: reality.—adv. Ear′nestly.—n. Ear′nestness.

n. money given in token of a bargain made—also Ear′nest-mon′ey Ear′nest-penn′y: a pledge: first-fruits.

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